Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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A standard chimney sweep in Greeley typically runs $189 – $289, and most homes we visit near the University of Northern Colorado or along 10th Avenue need the full job done in under two hours. That price includes a camera inspection of the flue, because brushing alone misses what actually matters on Greeley’s older chimneys: cracked terra cotta tiles you can’t see from the firebox. If you’ve been putting off a sweep because you’re not sure who you’re letting into your home, we solve that before the truck ever leaves our yard. You’ll know your technician’s name and see their photo before we arrive, and they’ll show a photo ID badge at the door. Call (336) 863-3889 when you’re ready to book, and you’ll get a written price before any work starts.
Why Alcott Chimney Sweep Is Greeley’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Greeley homeowners deal with wind and freeze-thaw damage that chimney companies in Boulder or Denver rarely see to the same degree. Our Chimney Sweep team works on exposed masonry chimneys all across Weld County, from the historic Union Colony neighborhoods near downtown to newer builds east of Highway 85. Ruben Castellano runs every job through the same Threshold Standard: background-checked, identity-verified technicians who arrive in uniform, with a name and photo sent to you ahead of the visit. That’s not an upgrade. It’s how we operate on every single call in Greeley. And because our Greeley customers often live in older homes with original chimneys, we carry the parts that older flues actually need: DuraFlex stainless liners, Olympia Chimney caps, and HeatShield resurfacing materials, not whatever’s cheap at the box store. When you call, a live person picks up. No voicemail tree, no callback queue, even at 11 p.m. when something smells like smoke.
Fireplace Cleaning in Greeley
Fireplace Cleaning in Greeley means more than vacuuming ash. On this page, we’re talking about removing creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, plus soot from the firebox and smoke shelf, and then running a camera up the flue to confirm nothing got left behind. That camera step is the reason we don’t sell a “basic sweep” that skips inspection. In Greeley’s semi-arid climate, creosote dries and hardens faster than it does in more humid parts of the Front Range, which means infrequent burners can develop Stage 2 and Stage 3 creosote that a brush alone won’t remove. A fireplace cleaning here typically runs $189 – $289 for a single flue, and we’ll give you that number in writing before we touch anything.
Creosote and Soot Removal
Hardened, glazed creosote is the number one hidden fire hazard we find in Greeley flues. When it reaches third-degree glaze, brushes skip right over it and you’re left with a chimney that looks clean but isn’t. We use mechanical removal methods rated for glazed creosote, then show you the camera feed before and after so you can see the tiles, not just take our word for it.
Fireplace Cleaning for Gas Logs
Vented gas log sets still deposit soot and moisture inside the firebox and flue, especially when they’re vented into a flue that was never sized for them. If you burn gas logs in an older fireplace, the cleaning should include a check of the damper position and a draft test. We see this every week in Greeley rentals near UNC, where gas logs got retrofitted into wood-burning fireplaces and nobody’s looked at the flue since.
Chimney Services in Greeley
Chimney Services in Greeley cover the structure itself, not just the stuff burning inside it. That means Level 1 and Level 2 inspections, cap and crown repair, flashing work, and flue liner installation or resurfacing. Around here, the structure is usually the weak link. Greeley’s exposed plains location lets chinook winds hit masonry crowns dead-on at 60 – 75 mph, and the freeze-thaw cycles that follow can turn a hairline crack into a missing brick face by spring. A Level 2 inspection with a camera typically runs $249 – $399 in Greeley, depending on flue height and access, and it’s the only way to actually see what’s happening inside an unlined or clay-tile flue from the 1910s – 1950s.
Chimney Cap and Crown Repair
Wind-driven rain and snowmelt get into mortar joints and crown cracks, and Greeley’s freeze-thaw swings do the rest. We rebuild crowns, replace failed caps, and resecure flashing using mortar and materials rated for high-wind exposure. Every repair gets a written guarantee.
Flue Liner Installation
Original unlined chimneys and cracked terra cotta liners are common in Greeley’s older stock. When our camera shows spalled tiles or gaps between sections, a correctly sized DuraFlex stainless liner vents the appliance safely and stops moisture from eating the brick from inside. We don’t recommend a liner unless the camera footage shows you exactly why.
What happens when you call
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Greeley
We work with the materials chimney professionals specify, not whatever a big-box store stocks on the shelf: DuraFlex for stainless liners, HeatShield for resurfacing damaged flues, and Olympia Chimney and Copperfield caps and dampers. That matters in Greeley because the wind load here is real. A cheap cap from a hardware store will be in your neighbor’s yard by March. We stock the common sizes and parts for Greeley’s older chimneys, which means less waiting when your liner’s cracked or your cap’s gone.
Common Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Greeley Homes
- Unlined flues that pass a visual check but fail the camera. Sweeps who brush and vacuum without running a camera miss spalled terra cotta tiles and glazed creosote. You paid for a cleaning; you still have a fire hazard.
- Gas logs vented into oversized original flues. This cools exhaust before it rises, deposits moisture inside the liner, and lets carbon monoxide linger in the firebox. Current Colorado code requires proper venting for gas appliances, and many retrofitted setups in Greeley don’t meet it.
- Chinook gusts that unseat caps and lift flashing. Greeley’s 60 – 75 mph winds tear off unsecured caps and open gaps where rain and snowmelt get into mortar joints. Freeze-thaw takes over from there.
- Deferred maintenance in rental properties near UNC. Long-term rentals with original chimneys often go years between inspections. We document everything on camera so both the tenant and the landlord can see the actual condition of the flue.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Greeley, CO
A standard sweep in Greeley runs $189 – $289, and a Level 2 camera inspection runs $249 – $399. Cap and crown repair typically falls between $350 and $900 depending on damage and access. Stainless liner installation for a single flue usually lands between $1,800 and $3,200, and we’ll show you the camera footage that justifies every dollar before we start. What affects your price: flue height, degree of creosote, access to the roof, and whether repairs are needed. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and that number doesn’t move unless you approve a change. Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Greeley
Alcott Chimney Sweep serves Greeley and the surrounding Front Range communities. If you’re in Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, or Colorado Springs, our dispatch coordinates from Denver and can schedule a Chimney Sweep in Greeley or any neighboring city with the same written-price guarantee.
Serving Greeley, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Greeley area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Sweep in Greeley
A camera inspection is the only way to see what a brush can’t reach: spalled tiles, gaps in an unlined flue, third-degree creosote glaze, or a disconnected damper making your gas appliance draft badly. Greeley’s older homes, especially the 1910s – 1950s stock near downtown and UNC, have clay-tile liners that crack over time without showing any sign from the firebox. If we can’t show you a problem on camera, we don’t recommend fixing it. Call (336) 863-3889 for a sweep that includes the camera footage as standard.
Often it is not safe, and here’s the specific reason: original wood-burning flues were oversized for wood smoke, and a vented gas log produces lower-temperature exhaust that cools before it rises. That leaves moisture and combustion gases lingering around the firebox, which is a carbon monoxide risk and violates current Colorado venting code. We inspected a 1920s bungalow off 10th Avenue near UNC where exactly this setup had spalled the flue tiles and disconnected the damper. The fix was a correctly sized stainless liner, rebuilt crown, and new cap, all documented on camera for the owner. If this sounds like your rental, call us and ask for a Level 2 inspection.
First-degree creosote is fine, dusty soot that brushes off easily. Third-degree creosote is hardened, glossy glaze that’s concentrated fuel for a chimney fire and won’t come off with a standard brush. Greeley’s dry air accelerates creosote hardening, so even occasional burners can build up glaze faster than they’d expect. If our camera shows third-degree buildup, you’ll see it yourself before we discuss removal options.
Chinook gusts here regularly exceed 60 – 75 mph, which is enough to unseat a poorly secured cap and lift flashing away from the masonry. Once rain and snowmelt get into the joints, Greeley’s freeze-thaw cycles spall the mortar and crack the crown. We rebuild crowns with high-wind-rated materials and secure caps so they stay put. A visual check from the ground won’t catch early crown damage; you need eyes on the roof or a camera up the flue.
Yes, always. Nothing gets recommended, much less sold, until we’ve run a camera up your flue and shown you exactly what’s wrong, where it is, and what it means for safety. That’s the whole point. If the fix is a liner, you’ll see the spalled tiles or the gap. If the crown needs rebuilding, you’ll see the missing mortar. And if your flue is actually fine, we’ll tell you that too, and we won’t invent a repair. Call (336) 863-3889 and get a written price before any work starts.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney Sweep, serving Greeley since 2002.